What do you, personally, think you will remember most about this interview a year from now?
Lord Rees says at one point in the interview, "the sad thing is the gap between the way the world could be and the way it is." This emphasizes the urgent need for the application of science and technology to close the gap between our current state and a more sustainable, equitable future. This observation underscores the recurring theme in discussions about sustainability and global well-being—acknowledging the profound disparity between our capabilities and our achievements, which often prompts a call for more decisive action and international cooperation.
How do you think any aspect of the interview will affect your own future, or society's future?
The notion that some issues, like climate change and pandemics, require a relinquishment of national sovereignty and enhanced international cooperation could redefine global governance structures. This might lead to the formation of new international bodies or the strengthening of existing ones, which could improve how global challenges are managed. It is also interesting to suggest that there are some problems that, though uncertain, we would feel comfortable restructuring our international collaborations around. Climate change seems to be one of those issues, but there are other issues whose uncertainty (such as the human nature of an unborn baby, for instance) causes us to hesitate acting on.
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Hello LyLena! Thank you for sharing. I found that quote, "The sad thing is the gap between the way the world could be and the way it is," to be very meaningful as well. After reading that quote, I realize it is very easy to get discouraged when trying to create a positive impact. However, the bigger our impact, the narrower that gap will get. It is a reminder to look at the full part of the cup instead of looking at what we have left to fill.